Confused by the race for RNC chairman? OK, more important question first: do you care about the race for RNC chairman? If you do, then boy, this should be just your thing. RealClearPolitics helpfully breaks down the seven leading candidates for the job.
First of all, I'm impressed that so many people are in the mix. Maybe it's a sign that the GOP is a little healthier than we thought? These are impressive candidates; they wouldn't be running if they thought the job was tanatamount to being captain of the Titanic.
And on the flip side: maybe it's a sign the GOP is even more divided when we thought. The candidates aren't talking about fundraising and direct-mail. They're making this into a battle for the heart and soul of the GOP. And when every battle becomes an ideological one, and every conflict becomes an apocalyptic struggle between good and evil, it doesn't bode well for the Republican Party's future.
Who do I support? Gee, I dunno. Michael Steele always impressed me. But does he have the organization skills to run the RNC? Can he be an effective spokesman? I'm thinking "yes" to both questions, but I'm willing to be change my mind. Maybe this Chip Saltsman guy is the cure for what ails the Republicans? Or how about Saul Anuzis? Or Katon Dawson? Or...
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